I wrote something in a thread on the main audio board but not too many replies, so thought i'd add this here. Probably more relevent here anyway, given that our stock stereo hasn't got the bigger screen, unlike our american brethren.
Ok so i want to modify the multimedia setup of the srt8 i have coming soon. Our srt8's are getting the full kicker 13 speaker setup, which is an upgrade of the 8 speaker+sub you get standard in the 5.7 hemi 300c here, i think this might be sufficient for the sound side of things that i am after so i probably wont change that at all.
However i do want an in-dash screen, which as mentioned above we dont get in australia. So i'm looking to do what bezita did and order the american nav headunit, but not run a navigation system through it, instead use it as my in dash screen (predominately for dvd and rear camera). I am thinking this because i am keen to keep the car looking as stock-looking as humanly possible, i've looked at eclipse/alpine/pioneer headunits that have the screen pop out but for me they dont work because they dont suit the look i'm after. As mentioned, I want the car to look perfect stock chrysler.
I will list the multimedia options i am looking to install:
*dvd (preferred location is under the front passenger seat, missus can change dvd for kids in the back)
*ipod (hardwired through the glovebox, via a custom made cradle in which i place the ipod)
*headrest tv-screens
*u-connect
*rear camera (to activate automatically on dash screen when car is put in reverse)
...and possibly live tv, and ps3 when it comes out.
I think it's possible to run a stock headunit through a vehicle hub (such as the design shown at
www.alpine.com.au and click 'vehicle hub' on menu on left of screen). If anyone knows more info please let me know.
What do people think about this setup? Does anyone know enough about the nav headunit to know if it will be capable of playing dvd in a decent resolution? Do we have any audiophiles amongst us who can recommend a top notch dealer in melbourne who is capable of delivering all this without butchering my car? I dont want to deal with novices, i don't mind paying a bit more as long as i
KNOW i'm going to get an ultra-professional job done.